1804: George Allison, blacksmith. Born 1804, he was the village Blacksmith at Wimmarleigh, Nr Garstang, Lancashire where he lived with wife Ellen nee Hornby and their family. He employed 3 other Blacksmiths and also apprentices. His brother Robert Hornby born 1807 also of Wimmarleigh was also a Blacksmith. To share information contact Eileen by.

1828: John Ashworth, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Drake Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire

ATHERTON

John J

Blacksmith

1806: John. J. Atherton, blacksmith. Born about 1806, St Helens, Lancashire, England. In 1861 John is 54yrs, living at the Docks in Widnes Lancashire with wife ?Saul 54yrs (born St Helens) and daughter Catherine13yrs;. They are living with Johnís brother Thomas Atherton and his family. See the Atherton One-Name Study at www.one-name.org and Contact Derek by

1828: John Barratt, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Reed Yard, Rochdale, Lancashire.

BARRATT

John

Blacksmith

1828: John Barratt, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Reed Yard, Rochdale, Lancashire.

BATCHELOR

Thomas James

Blacksmith & Wheelwright

1868: Thomas James Batchelor, blacksmith & wheelwright in Manchester, England. Born 1868 in Lee Common, Bucks. His family moved to Gorton, Manchester, in 1874. Thomas was apprenticed and eventually started his own business. He later worked for Greaves and Faulkner at the railway in Gorton until retirement in 1944. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Lancashire & the Wheelwrights Index. To share information contact grandson David by

BENNETT

William

Blacksmith

1801: William Bennett, blacksmith. Born in 1801 at Catterall (near Garstang), Lancashire, England. William married twice. (1) in 1825 to Ann Dobson who died in 1828. D uring this period he was a blacksmith living in Elswick (near Gt Eccleston). He married (2) Mary Snape in 1831. c1832 they moved to Whittingham (near Goosnargh). He is recorded as blacksmith in that village on the census records for 1841 to 1861. In 1851 he is shown as employing 1 man, (it is possible that this could be George his son from the first marriage) also employing an apprentice blacksmith. By 1871 he had retired and was a farmer with 4 acres. William died in September 1880. Contact John by.

BENTLEY

John

Blacksmith

1828: John Bentley, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Buersall, Rochdale, Lancashire.

BEVAN

George (Jnr)

Blacksmith

1833: George Bevan (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1833, Durkinfield, Cheshire. The 1851 UK census lists George (Jnr) as 15yrs, living at Towns Lane, Ashton Under Lynne,Lancashire. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for his parents George (Snr) and Mary Bevan, plus siblings. Contact Laurie by

BEVAN

George (Snr)

Blacksmith

1802: George Bevan (Snr) blacksmith. Born about 1801-2, Ashton Under Lynne, Lancashire, England. Died 1858. George married Mary Hallam, 27 Sep 1830. The 1851 UK census lists George as 49yrs, living at Towns Lane, with Mary (born 1808 Ashton Under Lynne). Children: Maria 20yrs; George 18yrs (blacksmith); William 15yrs (chain maker); Mary Ann 4yrs; John 6yrs; Elizabeth 10months infant. Contact Laurie by

BEVAN

James

Blacksmith

1796: James Bevan, blacksmith. Born about 1796, Ashton under Lynne, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 45yrs, living in Ashton under Lynne with wife Jane 40yrs (born Lancashire). Children: Samuel 13yrs; Hannah 11yrs.

1723: James Broadley , blacksmith. Baptised at Church Kirk 20th March 1723/24 as the illegitimate son of Ellen Broadley and John Birtwill/Birtwistle who had married Ellen's sister Jennet on 2 Sep 1723. James's children's baptisms at Haslingden name him as blacksmith of Baxenden or Accrington. His grandfather, John Broadley made a will 23rd October 1733 leaving "James Broadley alias Birtwistle son of Ellin Dugdale my daughter the sum of three pounds and one cupboard". Contact Marie by.

CHAIN

Hugh

Blacksmith

1800: Hugh Chain, blacksmith striker. Born about 1800-1801, in Ireland. The 1851 UK census lists Hugh as 50yrs old, a widower living at Lodge Street Preston, Lancashire, England. Children listed all born in Ireland: Elizabeth Williamson ,29yrs; Nancy 26yrs, unmarried; Margaret 24yrs, unmarried; James 18yrs, unmarried; Esther 14yrs; Mary 10yrs. Grandsons: Hugh Williamson 5yrs and John Williamson 4yrs (only one born Lancashire). Hugh died March quarter of 1858, see www.freebmd.org.uk Vol: 8e,page 362. Information about son James marriage can be found in a marriage record posted here: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Preston/Preston/stjohn/marriages_1855-1856.html Contact Mark by

CLEGG

George Thomas

Blacksmith

1860: George Thomas Clegg, blacksmith. Born about 1860-1861 at Accrington, Lancashire, England and died 1923 at Haslingden, Lancashire. The 1861 UK census lists George as a 3 months infant , parents John and Charlotte Clegg living at Accrington. George married Sarah Eliz Frary in 1879, they had 10 children. Contact Brian

CLEGG

John

Blacksmith

1828: John Clegg, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Hunters Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire.

COOKSON

George

Blacksmith

1821: George Cookson, blacksmith. Born about 1821, Manchester, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 20yrs, an apprentice with master blacksmith Francis Allison of London Road, Garstang, Lancashire. In 1851 George is 31yrs, at Chester Road with wife Sarah 28yrs (born Manchester). Children: Sarah.A. 9yrs and James 7yrs.

CUNILIFFE

John

Blacksmith

1761: John Cunliffe, a blacksmith. Born in circa 1761. He married Sarah Ormerod on 6 January 1794 in Newchurch St. Nicholas, Chapelry of Haslingden. John died aged 78yrs in January 1840 and was buried 27 January 1840 in Newchurch in Rossendale, Lancashire. Aged 78. Sarah Ormerod was born circa 1769 in Rawtenstall. She was an Innkeeper. Children: James born 1794, Mary born 1797, John born 1799, Betty born 1803, Henry born 1806 (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index), Joseph born abt.1814 & Jane born abt. 1819. Contact Tony by.

1869: Michael Donohoe (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1869 in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. The 1881 UK census lists Michael (jnr) as 11yrs Living at 15 Cable Street, Salford with his family. In 1911 Michael (Jnr) is 41yrs, living at 100 York Street Edgeley, Stockport with wife Eliza 39yrs (born Stockport). Children: Roger 14yrs; Eliza 12yrs; James 9yrs; Jesse 7yrs; Joseph 4yrs; Athur 1yr infant. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Ireland and Lancashire Indexes as are his parents Michael and Ann Donohoe, plus siblings. Contact Adam by

DONOHOE/DONOGHUE

Michael (Snr)

Blacksmith

1847: Michael Donohoe/Donoghue (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1847, County Roscommon, Ireland. In 1869, Michael (Snr) lived Kevin Street, Dublin. The 1881 UK census for Salford, Lancashire, lists Michael as 34yrs. Living at 15 Cable Street, Salford with wife Ann Crosby (was married to Crosby) she was born in Mallow, Cork. Michael (Snr) and Ann they had the two children before they were married in 1876. Their son Michael Donohoe (Jnr) 11yrs ( born about 1869), in Co. Roscommon) and daughter Mary Donohoe 9yrs (born about 1872, Salford). Also listed: James Crosby 30yrs (born Roscommon); Eliza Crosby 35yrs; Michael Crosby 11yrs; James Crosby 7yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Ireland and Lancashire. Contact Adam by

DOWNS

Isaac

Blacksmith, Wheelwright

1816: Isaac Downs, master blacksmith,wheelwright. Isaac was a farmer's son was born 13th October 1816. Wife Elizabeth Hopwood, married 1842. He was a Master Blacksmith living and working at Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport (this being Lancashire in the first half of the century and Cheshire in the latter half). Two of Isaac's sons became blacksmiths, and one became a wheelwright. Isaac died in 1872, but his wife and sons were still running the business in 1891. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Cheshire Index & Wheelwrights Index. Contact Val by.

GARDOM

John

Blacksmith?

1857: John Gardom, born about 1857. Father, John Gardom. I understand there was such gentleman responsible for work at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire and Castle Howard, Yorkshire in the late 1600's, and yet I've not been able to find any details. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Derbyshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire Indexes. If you can help please contact Simon by.

GARDOM

John William

Blacksmith?

1893: John William Gardom, born 28 Feb 1893, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Died 21 May 1974, Ripley, Derbyshire. Father, John Gardom. See also Blacksmiths of Derbyshire. To share information contact Simon by.

GARLICK

Robert

Blacksmith,Coachsmith

1826: Robert Garlick, master blacksmith, coachsmith. Born about 1815, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 15yrs, an apprentice blacksmith to master blacksmith Francis Allison of Garstang. In 1851 Robert is ?23yrs, a blacksmith master in Poulton le Fylde employing one man. He is living with his widowed mother Mary 51yrs and brother Joseph 19yrs. By 1971 he had moved to Everton, Liverpool to be near his brothers and is noted as a Coach Smith (see Cartwrights Index). Contact Simon by

GARSTANG

William

Blacksmith

1681: William Garstang, blacksmith of Brindle, Lancashire 1681 Listed in indenture dated 1717. Contact John by

GLOVER

James

Blacksmith

1790: James Glover, blacksmith. Born 1790, Walton on the Hill, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. James married Alice Boardman in 1813 and they had sons John and James Glover. The 1841 UK census lists James as 50yrs, living at Walton-on-the-Hill with sons John 15yrs; Joseph 12yrs; Jane 20yrs; Mary 25yrs; and James 4yrs. Contact Barbara by

GLOVER

James

Blacksmith

1843: James Glover, blacksmith, fitter Born 1843 in Woolton Liverpool, England. James was son of blacksmith John Glover and Mary nee Preston. The 1861 census lists James as 19yrs, a blacksmith Stricke, unmarried living with his family at Court A 2 House 3 Aston. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for parents John and Mary (nee Preston) and siblings. James married Mary Elizabeth Nickisson nee Hallam in 1873 and on that is listed as a Fitter. His father John who had brought the family to Warwickshire to carry on the blacksmithing profession died in Aston Workhouse. Contact Barbara by

GLOVER

James

Blacksmith

1842: James Glover, whitesmith. Born about 1842, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The 1861 UK census lists James as 19yrs, living in Liverpool with his sister Ann 32yrs,unmarried.

GLOVER

John (Jnr)

Blacksmith

1839: John Glover (Jnr), blacksmith striker. Born about 1839, Woolton Liverpool, England. John was son of blacksmith John Glover and Mary nee Preston. The 1861 census lists John as 22yrs,unmarried living with his family at Court A 2 House 3 Aston. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for parents John and Mary (nee Preston) and siblings. Contact Barbara by

GLOVER

John (Snr)

Blacksmith

1818: John Glover (Snr), blacksmith. Born 1818 Liverpool, England. John was son of James Glover and Alice nee Boardman. James Listed as Blacksmith on 1837 marriage Certificate 1837 Living at Rupell St Married Mary Preston Living in Lime St Liverpool. Father John Preston Listed as Coachman 1851 census still a Blacksmith but sometime between 1851 and 1861 moved to Aston Birmingham, Warwickshire, UK. The 1861 census lists John as 43yrs; Mary 43yrs. Sons John 22yrs(blacksmith); James 19yrs(blacksmith) and Thomas ?3 yrs (or /13yrs). They were living at Court A 2 House 3 Aston. John continued his trade until he died 1880 aged 63yrs. Contact Barbara by

GREEN

Jeremiah

Blacksmith

1779: Jeremiah Green, born circa 1779 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Married Ann Marshall on 2 April 1804. Resided at Greenacres Moor in Oldham Lancashire. Jeremiah died 15 March 1835 in Oldham. Son William born 1807(blacksmith). Contact Debbie by.

1789: George Greenhalgh, blacksmith. Born in 1789 (but not in Lancashire). Died 1869. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, working and living in Old Road Heaton Norris Stockport Lancashire; with wife Rebecca 45yrs (born Lancashire). Children listed: Ann 20yrs; George 15yrs; Daniel 13yrs; William 9yrs; Thomas 7yrs. Contact Paul

HALLIDAY

Samuel

Blacksmith

1845: Samuel Halliday, blacksmith. Born in 1845 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and in 1871 was living at 10 Harding Street, in the parish of All Souls, Manchester, England. Wife: Sarah Ann nee Milner, and his three children Selina, Sarah and son Arthur. To share information contact Eileen by.

HARDMAN

George

Blacksmith

1846: George Hardman, blacksmith. Born about 1846, Walton le Dale, Lancashire, England. The 1861 UK census lists George as 15yrs, apprentice blacksmiths, living in New Hall Lane Samlesbury with his parents. In 1871 George was an assistant blacksmith to William Smith in Broughton. 1881: George is 35yrs, living at 1 Adelphi Place, Preston, Lancashire with wife Lydia 43yrs (born Lancaster). No children listed. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for his parents Richard and Eliza plus other family members. Contributor not related does not want to be contacted.

HARDMAN

Richard (Jnr)

Blacksmith

1817: Richard Hardman (Jnr), master blacksmith, employs 1 apprentice. Born 1817, Broughton, Lancashire, England. Richard (Jnr) married Eliza Winders in 1842, in St Leonardís Walton le Dale. In 1851 Richard and Eliza are living in Tardy Gate. Children: Sarah, George, Nathan and Grace. Apprentice: Thomas Johnson (born 1833). By 1861 the family, with the addition of children David born 1852 and Dinah, born 1856, was in New Hall Lane Samlesbury, having moved there sometime between the births of these two children. Son George (aged 15) was now an apprentice blacksmith. In 1871 George was an assistant blacksmith to William Smith in Broughton. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for Richardís parentís blacksmith Richard Hardman (Snr) and Dorothy (nee Newsham) who were married in Broughton on 30 Nov 1808. Contributor not related does not want to be contacted.

HARDMAN

Richard (Snr)

Blacksmith

1795: Richard Hardman (Snr), master blacksmith. Born about 1795 (this date is guessed as I canít find him on 1841 census). Richard married Dorothy Newsham in Broughton on 30 Nov 1808. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for son Richard Hardman (Jnr) born 1817 in Broughton and other family members. Contributor not related does not want to be contacted.

HIGGINBOTTOM

Edward

Blacksmith

1858: Edward Higginbottam, blacksmith. Born about 1858, Farnsworth,Bolton, Lancashire, England. Eldest son of Benjamin and Ellen Higginbottom. The 1861 UK census lists Edward as 2yrs, living at Farnsworth with parents Benjamin 34yrs and Ellen 28yrs. In 1871 Edward is 12yrs, 11 Anvil Street, Bolton with his family (see FindMyPast). 1881: Edward is 23yrs still at 11 Anvill Street with his family. 1891: Census, aged 33yrs, living at 9 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan and married to Angelina Holland, children Benjamin, Frederick, James Edward and Annie. 1901 census lists Edward as aged 42yrs, Blacksmith at Loco Shed, residing at 4 Stratford Street with wife and family. 1911: Edward aged 52, living at 145 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, Blacksmith for Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. (Possibly working at Douglas Bank Sidings which was close to his home on Woodhouse Lane - see Alan Godfrey Ordnance Survey Map Wigan West 1907). Died aged 67 at Bolton Infirmary in 1926, burial 18th November at Lower Ince Cemetary, plot S453. Contact Melanie by

HIGGINBOTTOM

Jonathan

Blacksmith

1804: Jonathan Higginbottom,blacksmith. Born 1804, Peel Chapel, Bolton, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists Jonathan as 37yrs, residing at 37 Mangnall Fold, Worsley with wife Alice Ridings and children Benjamin (13) Jonathan (10) Lucy (7) James (5) and Richard (3 weeks). In 1851 the family is residing at 94 Dunkirk, Little Hulton. Eldest son Benjamin now 22yrs and also a Blacksmith and Frances, his wife also 22yrs. Died 1868 aged 64, Little Hulton, Bolton. Contact Melanie by

1828: Isaac Ingham, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Church Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire.

JACKSON

William

Blacksmith

1812: William jackson, born circa 1812 in Cheshire Altrincham. Lived and worked in Hulme Manchester. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. The 1851 and 1861 census show him living on Earl Street with his wife Sarah and their 6 children. Contact Susan by.

JACKSON

William

Blacksmith

1829: William Jackson, born 1829, Salford. H e was working as a blacksmith in Manchester at the same time as the other William Jackson (listed this page). Maybe the two Williams were related in some way. He may have been working on the railways and viaducts as they were being built around that time. Contact Susan by.

JOHNSTON

James

Blacksmith

1821: James Johnston, born 1821 in Middlesex. By 1841 he was living in Manchester working as a Blacksmith until his death in 1887. Contact Jane by.

1840: Llewellyn Jones, blacksmith. Born 1840, Manchester, Lancashire, England. The 1841 census lists him as a 7 months infant living with his family at Walton on the Hill, Deansgate Manchester. In 1861 Llewellyn is 21yrs, living with his uncle Hugh Jones (see Blacksmiths of Lancashire) in Manchester. In 1862 he married wife (1) Sarah Ann Boardman (daughter of blacksmith Ralph Boardman). The 1871 census lists Llewellyn as 30yrs, a widower, and his two sons Thomas Jones 8yrs; Hugh Jones 4yrs visiting John Deaken and family at the Gladstone Hotel, ?Almond Street,Manchester. Llewellyn married wife (2) Theresa Connolly in 1874. Contact David by

KENYON

Richard

Blacksmith

1770: Richard Kenyon, blacksmith, clock maker. We think his clocks date from about 1770. Have a long case clock with Richard Kenyon, Liverpool engraved on its face. See Stories from the Past Link on homepage. Contact William

KERSHAW

John

Blacksmith

1828: John Kershaw, Blacksmith of Lancashire. Taken from the Pigot and Co's National and Commericial Directory dated 1828-29. Address School Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire.

KIRK

Thomas

Blacksmith

1765: Thomas Kirk born 25th Aug 1765 (see Goosnargh Parish Register)Thomas son of John Kirk of Whittingham. Married 5th July 1791 to Ann Helme(x) of the Parish of Preston by Banns. Death: possibly 16th June 1802. Contact Glen by.

1841: William Marsden, master blacksmith. Born 1841, in Bretherton , Lancashire, England. William Died in 1913. Williamís parents were Henry (see wheelwrights index) and Elizabeth. In 1861 William was living at 3, Victoria Back Yard, Watkin Lane, Walton Le Dale. In 1871 and subsequent census William was living in Tardy Gate, Walton le Dale. He is mentioned in the 1891/2 Preston Directory for Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall, Brownedge, Blacksmith Tardy Gate. He is also mentined briefly in the history of St Paulinus' Mission in Lostock Hall. Contact Karen by

MARSDEN

William

Blacksmith

1870: William Marsden, master blacksmith. Born 1870, in Lostock Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England. Parents: blacksmith William and Hannah Marsden. His trained his other son Henry in the trade also. 1901 William lived at 9 Watkin Lane.Occupation blacksmith. 1911, lived at 21 Watkin Lane. Occ uparion shoeing blacksmith. 1917, at 3 Watkin Lane (Preston Directory) blacksmith. William died at 21 Watkin Lane Lostock Hall in 1940. His son Henry was a blacksmith in World War 1 but didn't continue in the trade after the war. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Wheelwrights Index for other Marsdens. Contact Karen by

1897: Albert Victor Parker, blacksmith. Albert was born in Wrea Green in 1897, first son of Michael Parker and Hannah (nee Edwards). Albert married Esther Marquis in the Fylde in 1921 and they had at least 1 child, a boy named Victor. Albert was noted as a blacksmith in the baptism records for their son Victor, living at Tarnbrick in Kirkham. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Christopher

Blacksmith

1828: Christopher Parker, blacksmith. Christopher was born in Kirkham circa 1828, second son of James Parker and Jennet (nee Rogerson). He did not marry. He was listed as a blacksmith Kirkland in 1851. He died in 1857 in Kirkland. Contact Mike by

PARKER

George

Blacksmith

1809: George Parker, blacksmith. George was born in Kirkham in 1809, sixth son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Alice Cross in Kirkham in 1829 and they had at least 6 children of which 4 were boys (although two died as infants). George was listed as a blacksmith in Marton in 1830, and was noted as a 32-year old smith in Liverpool in the 1841 census. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Henry

Blacksmith

1866: Henry Parker, blacksmith. Henry was born in Ribby with Wray in 1866, second son of John Parker and Margaret (nee Harrison). Henry married Mary Day in Kirkham in 1901 and they had at least 4 children, 1 of which was a boy. He was listed as a blacksmithís apprentice in 1891 in Ribby with Wray and in 1901 he was a horseman on a farm. Contact Mike by

PARKER

James

Blacksmith

1834: James Parker, blacksmith. James was born in Freckleton in 1834, fifth son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Michael Parker was a twin with brother James, sons of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). James did not marry. He was listed as a blacksmith in Freckleton from 1851 through to 1871. He died in 1880 in Freckleton. Contact Mike by

PARKER

James

Blacksmith

1796: James Parker, blacksmith. James was born in Preston in 1796, second son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Jennet Rogerson in Kirkham in 1819 and they had at least 5 children of which 2 were boys. James was listed as a blacksmith in Kirkham in the 1841 census, working on the Green I believe. In 1851, he was living and working as a blacksmith in Kirkland.† He died there the same year, 3 years before his father died. Contact Mike by

PARKER

James

Blacksmith

1834: James Parker, a Smith by trade. James was born in Kirkham in 1834, fourth son of John Parker and Ann (nee Hilton). He married Ann in Birmingham in 1853 and they had at least 7 children of which 5 were boys. James was listed as a whitesmith in Birmingham in 1861, a carriage wheel maker (?) in Gorton in 1871, a striker (smith) in 1881 in Birmingham, and in 1891 he was a railway carriage smith in Kings Norton. He died some time after 1891. Contact Mike by

PARKER

John

Blacksmith

1793: John Parker, blacksmith. John was born in Preston in 1793, first son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Ann Hilton in Preston in 1815 and they had at least 15 children of which 7 were boys. John was listed as a blacksmith in Kirkham in the 1841 census, working on Poulton St I believe. John died in 1848, 6 years before his father died. See Engineers Index fro son John (born 1836) Engine Smith. Contact Mike by

PARKER

John

Blacksmith

1836: John Parker, blacksmith. John was born in Freckleton in 1836, sixth son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Michael Parker was a twin with brother James, sons of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). John married Margaret Harrison in Warton in 1860 and they had at least 8 children, 2 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Wrea Green / Ribby with Wray from 1861 through to 1891. He died in the Fylde in 1911. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Michael

Blacksmith

1866: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Ribby with Wray in 1866, first son of John Parker and Margaret (nee Harrison).† Michael married Hannah Edwards in Wrea Green in 1896 and they had at least 5 children, 3 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Ribby with Wray from 1891 through to 1901. He died in the Kirkham in 1928. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Michael

Blacksmith

1823: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Westby in 1823, second son of John Parker and Ann (nee Hilton). He married Elizabeth Woods in Liverpool in 1845 and they had at least 11 children of which 3 were boys. Michael was listed as a blacksmith from 1841 through 1871 in Kirkham, in Alston in 1881, and then in Blackpool in 1891 through 1895.† By 1901, he had returned to Alston, although not listed as a blacksmith in that census. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Michael

Blacksmith

1866: Michael Parker, blacksmith. Michael was born in Kirkham in 1866, third son of Michael Parker and Elizabeth (nee Woods).† Michael married Mary Alice Seedall in Blackpool in 1889 and they had at least 3 children, 2 of which were boys. He was listed as a blacksmith in Blackpool from 1891 through to 1901. In 1895, he was listed in Kelly's Directory as being a blacksmith in Moon St, South Shore, Blackpool. He died in the Blackpool in 1938. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Richard

Blacksmith

1803: Richard Parker, blacksmith. Richard was born in Warton in 1803, fifth son of Thomas Parker and Rosamond (nee Ashcroft). He married Elizabeth Carter in Preston in 1829 and they had at least 11 children of which 5 were boys (although one died as an infant). Richard was listed as a blacksmith in Preston in the 1841 census, working on the High St I believe. In 1851, he was still operating as a blacksmith on the High St, and in 1861 the family had moved to Gt. Hanover St, where he was still a blacksmith, aged 56.† He died around 1878. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Thomas

Blacksmith

1764: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born circa 1764 in Lytham. Married Rosamond Ashcroft in Preston in 1793. They had 10 children, of which 6 were boys, from 1793 through 1815. they moved from Preston to Warton around 1800 and then to Kirkham around 1805. Thomas was first noted as a blacksmith in Kirkham in 1811 (Holden's Trade Directory 1811). In 1841, he was still a blacksmith, aged 77 (noted as "75" on the 1841 census), and in fact he was also still listed as a blacksmith in 1851, aged 87, when living with his youngest daughter Ann and her family.† Thomas died in 1854 at her house in Liverpool and was buried at St. Michaelís Church in Kirkham. Of Thomasí children, John, James. Richard and George all became blacksmiths, and Michael and Thomas became shoemakers. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Thomas

Blacksmith

1821: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born in Kirkham c.1821, first son of James Parker and Jennet (nee Rogerson). He married Mary Jackson in Preston in 1846 and they had at least 10 children of which 5 were boys. Thomas was listed as a blacksmith in all censuses; in Thornton in 1841, in Forton in 1851, in Kirkland in 1861 through to 1891. He died in 1898, presumably in Kirkland. In 1855, he was listed in the ďList of Persons in Trade, Clergy and Gentry, for Garstang and Surrounds, 1855Ē as being in Hollins Lane in Kirkland. Contact Mike by

PARKER

Thomas

Blacksmith

1884: Thomas Parker, blacksmith. Thomas was born in Freckleton in 1884, first son of James Parker and Rebecca (nee Eccles). James Parker was son of Thomas Parker and Ellen (nee Fisher), and Thomas senior was son of Michael Parker and Mary (nee Towers). Thomas had not married by 1901, where he was listed as an apprentice blacksmith in Kirkham. Contact Mike by

PINNINGTON

Robert

Blacksmith

1808: Robert Pinnington, blacksmith. Born about 1808, Eccelston, Lancashire, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 65yrs, living at 151 Houghton Street Prescot where he operated his business from; with wife Isabella 53yrs (born Prescot). Children: John 27yrs, unmarried (tool maker, watch maker); George 19yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Isabella 17yrs; Joseph 8yrs. His son John Pinnington and son-in-law John Rimmer were also employed as watchmakers (See Clock & Watchmakers Index) . I believe a manufacturer of clocks and watches existed at this time in Houghton Street. Any information of either the Pinnington or Rimmer families will be appreciated. Contact John by.

1768: John Pocock, blacksmith. Born ?Lancashire, England. John served 4yr apprenticeship in 1768. Noted on Militia List for Berkhampstead, Herts. His sons Richard Pocock and Obadiah Pocock continued as Blacksmiths in Hawridge, Bucks and in Berkhampstead, Herts respectively. A photo of Pocock's shoeing Forge in Berkhampstead appears on the cover of Old Victorian and Edwardian photographs by Richard Whitmore. Kellys Trade directory for 1899 shows the business carried on by Charles and Frank Pocock 15 High Street, Berkhampstead. Meanwhile Richard Pocock's grand-daughters continued the business in Heath End, Hawridge up to at least until the census in 1911. Contact Carolyn by

1820: James Porter, born circa 1820, Liverpool, Lancahsire. Died Liverpool circa 1893. 1851: living at Summerseat, Kirkdale Liverpool, 1858: living at 73 Fleet street, Liverpool. Married 3 times, one wife Elizabeth(Jones), with whom he had son William (1858-1941). Contact Michael by.

PUGH

Richard

Blacksmith

1780: Richard Pugh born circa 1780 listed as a "Smith" on sons baptism record in parish church St Nicholas Liverpool 1802 see other Pugh descendants. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Whitesmiths Indexes. See the Whitesmiths Index for other family members. Contact Marion by.

1892: Edmund Riding, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1892, Blackburn, Lancashire,England. The 1911 UK census lists him as 19yrs, living at Blackburn; with widowed mother Sarah Jane Riding 49yrs; sister Maria Riding 23yrs and brother Richard Riding 22yrs. Edmund may be the Ted Riding who worked for shoeing smith John William Rayton, shoeing smith (listed in the Farrierís index).

1849: John Rimmer (Jnr), blacksmith. Born 1849,Prescott, Lancashire,England. Son of blacksmith John Rimmer(Snr) who had his own business based at the Provision shop Prescot, Merseyside. Please help find information. Contact John by

RIMMER

John (Snr)

Blacksmith

1808: John Rimmer (Snr), blacksmith. John, had his own business based at the Provision shop Prescot, Merseyside. Please help find information. Contact John by

ROBINSON

John

Blacksmith

1821: John Robinson, blacksmith. Born about 1821 in Rainford, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 35yrs, living at New Windle Hall, Windle, Lancashire with wife Ann 39urs(born Lancashire). Children: Mary 7yrs and ?Mary 10mths infant both have same name). Also listed is Alice Howard 35yrs, widow.

1767: John Sampson (Snr), blacksmith. Born in 1767 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 74yrs living at Prescot with wife Margaret 71yrs. At the age of 74 he was still working as a blacksmith in Sankey near Warrington, Lancashire. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire for his son John and their two apprentices Thomas Travers and Richard Watson. The Sampson family continued as Blacksmith until the early 1900's in the same area around Sankey. Contact Collin by.

SMITH

James

Blacksmith Master

1807: James Smith, master blacksmith. Born 1807 in ?Lancashire. Died 1873 Lancashire. James came from a family of Blacksmiths. He worked and lived in Ormskirk town centre ie:Moor Street and Aughton Street. He married Ellen Bridge and they had seven children. If anyone has any information on this family or photos of Blacksmiths in Ormskirk I would love to hear from you. Contact Annette by

1820: John Thompson, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Lancashire, England. Parents: Richard Thompson(born abt. 1791 ) and Mary (born abt. 1791) Wife: Sarah WELCH. In 1843, living in Sovereign Street, Pendleton. Children: Thomas born 27 September 1843 in Pendleton, Lancashire. He was a Master Clogger. Thomas married Hannah PLATT on 29 December 1861 in St. Pauls Church, Parish of Paddington, County of Lancaster. The address given was Bernard St, Pendleton. Contact Tony by.

1764: John Threlfall, blacksmith. Born 1764. Died 1836. He was the village Blacksmith at Woodplumpton, Nr Preston, Lancashire. where he lived with his wife Peggy (Margaret Dewhurst) and 12 children. He was 72 years of age when he died at Claughton, Nr Preston. To share information contact Eileen by.

WADE

Thomas

Blacksmith

1850: Thomas Wade, blacksmith. Born about 1850,Padiham,Lancashire. The 1891 UK census lists him as 40yrs, living with his sister Elizabeth Boxup; brother-in-law Daniel Boxup & family at 69 Burns Street, Burnley, Lancashire. Also listed is his mother Ellen Wade, widow, 72yrs.

1880: Arthur M. West, blacksmith. Born about 1880-81, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England. The 1901 UK census lists Arthur as 20yrs, living in Manchester, Lancashire, with his parents, blacksmith Marshall West and Jane West. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by.

WEST

Marshall

Blacksmith

1846: Marshall West, blacksmith. Born about 1846 in Beelsby. Parents, William and Elizabeth West. He is listed in the 1861 Census as a Blacksmith's Apprentice in Beelsby. in 1871 he is in Linthorpe, Yorks., as a Blacksmith, in 1881 in Manchester as a Whitesmith and Gasfitter, in 1891 in Manchester as a Blacksmith, General, and in 1901, still in Manchester, as a Blacksmith. See MArshall again plus others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by.

WHITESIDE

John

Blacksmith

1736: John Whiteside, born about 1736, possibly in Marton, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith in Lytham, Lancashire, from about 1761 until 1812. Contact Sandy at.

WHITESIDE

John

Blacksmith

1814: John Whiteside, born 6th Dec 1814 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1833 to about 1861. Contact Sandy at.

WHITESIDE

Joseph

Blacksmith

1761: Joseph Whiteside, born 18 January 1761 in Lytham, Lancashire, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1783 until 1838. Contact Sandy at.

WHITESIDE

Richard

Blacksmith

1785: Richard Whiteside, blacksmith master. Born 19 Sept.1785 in Lytham, Lancashire. He was a blacksmith from about 1814 to 1862. Contact Sandy at.

WILSON

David

Blacksmith & Iron Moulder

1820: David WIlson, born 1820 place not sure, but almost certain to be Scotland. In 1844 he is named on the birth certificate as the father (David Scotland) to a child (born in Whitby, North Yorkshire) of Hannah Bryan - his occupation is BLACKSMITH. in 1846 he married Hannah Bryan in Whitby, North Yorkshire. His marriage certificate shows him as David Wilson Scotland, bachelor aged 27yrs, an Iron Moulder, living at Baxtergate, Whitby,Nth.Yorkshire. On the 1851 census he is listed as David Wilson aged 30,an Iron Moulder, in Lower Bent, Oldham (ref A0180) with wife Hannah 26yrs. Children: Mary 2yrs & Elizabeth 1 month infant. Elizabeth's birth certificate for 20/01/1851 also gives David's surname as Wilson and his occupation as IRON MOULDER Elizabeth was born in Wigan. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and in the Iron workers Index. David is a 2 x Great grandfather of mine. Contact Bryan by.

WORDEN

Henry

Blacksmith

1800: Henry Worden, blacksmith. Born 1800 in Preston, Lancashire . Between 1821 and 1851 Henry lived in Walton Village (now called Walton le Dale). In 1871 Henry worked at Rose Smithery Leyland with John Swarbrick. The 1881 census lists him as 80yrs, a widower living at District Fullward Workhouse, Preston. He died in Preston Workhouse 1882. Contact Malcolm by

WORDEN

Robert

Blacksmith

1826: Robert Worden born Walton le Dale 1826 and lived at 136 Fletcher Road Preston, Lancashire about 1870. In the 1861 UK Census Robert is 36yrs, at 25 Suturidge Street, Preston; with wife Ellen 35yrs(born Houghton). Children: John 11yrs; Robert 6yrs; Thomas 3yrs; Joseph 7mths infant. See Blacksmiths Lancashire for his father Henry Worden. Contact Malcolm by